Chapter Two
David was right though. Things had changed. Instead of the underground bunker I was used to seeing, David took me to a castle in the countryside of Romania. Since the peace treaty with humans was now a couple of years old, vampires had been out of hiding. I looked out of the window as we approached and stated, "Nice place you've got here." He just chuckled and said, "Wait till you see the inside."
We pasted through the courtyard and to the left he showed me the stables where many horses and other livestock remained. David informed me that many of his coven lived outside of the castle but very close by in their own little homes. As he opened up the doors to the castle, I got a first glimpse of the great hall where several couches and tables and sitting areas where placed but completely empty.
As we passed David proceeded, "This is where the coven gathers informally mostly. They're all sleeping now of course so I'll introduce you to them in a couple of hours. They're all coming to meet you. Of course, I've also set up for you to meet the youth of my coven so you can make your sell and every-". "I'm sorry? Did you just say YOUR coven?" I interrupted.
David gave me a smile, "Ah yes, another change. My father stepped down as leader a couple years ago. I've been running the coven ever since." I smiled back, "Look at you go. Big man on campus now." He gave a little laugh, "Yeah, which reminds me. I think I've done a great job teaching the youngins how to fight so I doubt you'll get any takers on the school."
I was now across the room looking at a painting on the wall of David's father, Thomas. "We'll see about that," I replied still looking at the painting. He gave a smirk, "Perhaps a little demonstration then, hmm? Like old times?" I looked at him then, "I can guarantee it won't be like old times." He lunged for me then and we collided against the painting.
He dark eyes now turned bright blue as gripped his arms to keep him at bay. They clashed against his dark skin. His jaw line was set as we look at each other but then he gave that memorable smile. I could help smile back at him as I switched us and pushed him into the castle wall. I was determined not to change into my hybrid self until I had to.
He pushed me and I flew back but landed on my feet and jumped for him immediately at the same time he did. We collided in the air and fell knocking over chairs everywhere. "Definitely faster than I remember," David said under gritted teeth as we continued to strike and block each other. We continued this way for a while leaping and tumbling over everything in our way.
David pushed me into the top of one of the red velvet couches and leapt towards me. He connected with the couch right after I did causing it to fall backward. We landed with a thud on the ground. David was on top of me his body pinning me to the ground. His hand so quick grasped my wrists firmly holding them on each side of me.
His bright blue eyes bore into my own. I struggled and wriggled against him trying to get free but he only pressed himself into me more. I noticed he wasn't smiling anymore though. He was just looking at me like he realized something. I stilled as his eyes began to roam down me. I noticed he stared just a few seconds longer when he got to my mouth and again when he was glancing down my shirt.
I had to do something fast or else he'd notice my accelerated heart rate so I blurted out, "Shall we just call it a draw then?" He looked up at me smiling again. Just as he was opening his mouth to say something there came a noise from the corner of the room. A small, quiet, and very female voice nervously squeaked, "David?"